National Anthem Project: Panama

Hola amiguitos, this week lets travel to Panama. Panama unites South America and Central America; it is the home of the Panama Canal; and home of salsa icon Ruben Blades. I've pasted Pedro Navajas right below, one of the most popular salsa songs of all time, and written by Blades.

The Panamian National Anthem is titied Himno Istmeño, music by Santos Jorge and lyrics by Dr. Jeronimo de la Ossa.

Himno Istmeño

Coro
Alcanzamos por fin la victoria
En el campo feliz de la unión;
Con ardientes fulgores de gloria
Se ilumina la nueva nación
Con ardientes fulgores de gloria
Se ilumina la nueva nación

I
Es preciso cubrir con un velo
Del pasado el calvario y la cruz;
Y que adorne el azul de tu cielo
De concordia la espléndida luz.

II
El progreso acaricia tus lares.
Al compás de sublime canción,
Ves rugir a tus pies ambos mares
Que dan rumbo a tu noble misión.

III
En tu suelo cubierto de flores
A los besos del tibio terral,
Terminaron guerreros fragores;
Sólo reina el amor fraternal.

IV
Adelante la pica y la pala,
Al trabajo sin más dilación,
Y seremos así prez y gala
De este mundo feraz de Colón.

Ciao,
Erik Barragan

Valentine's Day and Bowery Electric

Our Valentine's Day show was an impromptu one; it was also one of the most fun shows we've played. We were invited by Jennifer Logue,who played a set that had us dancing, to play the Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball at R Bar. New Madrid loved R Bar. Personally, it made me think of that VH1 show with Bret Michaels, Rock of Love. I say, any time there's dancing, it's a fun night. A shout out to Days Like Months who kicked off the night with gusto.

Dig some pics; notice the strip poles flanking Axel.

Foto by Javier Horta

Foto by Anna Finke

Foto by Anna Finke

Our awesome friend, Joanna Wylomanska, took this shots at our last Bowery Electric show. Gracias Joanna Wylomanska!

We are almost done with our single. You're going to love it. Gracias por su apoyo y su aprecio.

Ciao,
Erik Barragan

New Madrid Updates

Bowery Electric
Last Wednesday, New Madrid played a kick ass show at The Bowery Electric. Our friends, The Shake, were inaugurating their first night of residency at the venue, and as always they rocked the house. A shout out to Toy Soldiers (from Philly) and The Young Things; we've played with both these bands many times, and they always bring it. For New Madrid, it was kind of a crazy night to say the least. Our turn out was fantastic; you all rock! Gracias a todos por completar la noche y por su constante apoyo.

All pictures by Kimberley Anya unless noted otherwise.

Photo by Paco Pietsch

New Single
The single is almost fracking done. Ha sido una experiencia excelente. We've worked hard at recording this song; Inti Maldonado has been an invaluable asset, and we can't wait to show you why we love what these sessions have yielded. Read more at Inti Maldonado's website.

Big-Bad Cupid Day! Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball for Singles!
Finally, we're opening for Jennifer Logue at the Big-Bad Cupid Day! Valentine's Day Masquerade Ball for Singles!

Check it:

Valentine’s Day is a fantastic excuse to party!

Come join us on Tuesday, February 14th for a Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball where you’ll meet and mingle with sexy singles.

Taking place at R Bar on the Lower East Side, there will be live music from New Madrid and Jennifer Logue, matchmaking games, and a DJ to help us rock the night away.

The evening will feature a DATING AUCTION, where three sexy, single New York ladies will be swept away by the highest bidder,as well as matchmaking games where you can win DINNER FOR TWO and many more!

On a night like this, with so many singles dancing and mingling in one place, anything is possible, and who knows, maybe YOU'LL MEET YOUR MATCH!

So get your costumes ready, turn on the heat, and let’s show Cupid how it’s done!

Let's show Cupid how it's done by rocking out to New Madrid. Salud!

Photo by Paco Pietsch

Ciao,
Erik Barragan